Data Governance Operations Role

We are looking at candidates only based out of Chennai/ native of Chennai/ or willing to work in Chennai Key Responsibilities:- 1. Data Governance Operations: Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Bank's Data Governance Framework. Coordinate data governance activities across Business Units (BUs) and Support Units (SUs). Facilitate collaboration with Data Owners, Data Stewards, and key stakeholders. Support governance forums, working groups, and committees through meeting preparation, reporting, and action tracking. Monitor adherence to data governance policies, standards, and procedures. Track data-related issues, remediation plans, and governance performance metrics. Prepare regular governance reports and management dashboards. 2. Metadata Management, Data Lineage & KDU/KDE Governance: Maintain and enhance the enterprise metadata repository and business glossary. Coordinate the identification, documentation, and approval of Critical Data Elements (KDEs) and Key Data Usage (KDU) processes. Facilitate the documentation and maintenance of end-to-end data lineage across systems, applications, and reports. Ensure lineage captures data sourcing, transformation, movement, consumption, and regulatory reporting requirements. Maintain data asset inventories and support metadata quality assessments. Monitor the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of metadata, lineage, and data ownership information. Collaborate with business and technology teams to resolve metadata and lineage gaps. 3. Data Analytics & Regulatory Reporting Support: Partner with business, analytics, and reporting teams to understand data requirements. Support data discovery and sourcing through metadata and lineage capabilities. Facilitate access to trusted, governed, and well-documented data for analytics and reporting. Assist in establishing consistent data definitions, standards, and business rules. Support regulatory reporting, management reporting, and strategic analytics initiatives through appropriate governance controls. Help ensure critical reporting data is traceable, well-defined, and properly governed. 4. Data Governance Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver data governance training programs for Business Units and Support Units. Design and maintain bank-wide e-learning modules covering data governance principles, policies, standards, and framework requirements. Conduct awareness initiatives to promote data ownership, stewardship, and accountability. Support onboarding and refresher training for Data Owners, Data Stewards, and other stakeholders. Monitor training participation and effectiveness. Identify opportunities to improve training content and governance awareness. 5. Stakeholder Management & Regulatory Support: Collaborate with Data Owners, Data Stewards, Technology Teams, Risk Management, Compliance, and Internal Audit. Act as a subject matter resource on data governance, metadata management, and data lineage practices. Facilitate communication and coordination across business and technology stakeholders. Support regulatory reviews, internal audits, and compliance assessments related to data governance and management. Assist stakeholders in addressing data governance observations and remediation requirements. 6. Continuous Improvement & Data Governance Tools: Identify opportunities to improve data governance processes, operating models, and governance controls. Promote automation and operational efficiency in metadata, lineage, and governance maintenance. Support the implementation, configuration, and enhancement of data governance platforms such as Collibra, Informatica, or equivalent tools. Drive improvements in metadata quality, lineage coverage, data ownership, and governance reporting. Contribute to the development of governance standards, procedures, and best practices. Required Skills & Experience Experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Metadata Management, or Data Lineage within the banking or financial services sector. Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and operating models. Hands-on experience with metadata repositories, business glossaries, data catalogs, and lineage documentation. Knowledge of Critical Data Elements (KDEs), Key Data Usage (KDU), data ownership, and data stewardship. Experience working with Data Owners, Data Stewards, technology teams, and regulatory reporting stakeholders. Familiarity with data governance tools such as Collibra, Informatica, Alation, IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog, or equivalent platforms. Understanding of data quality, regulatory reporting, and data management controls. Strong stakeholder management, communication, documentation, and presentation skills. Experience in developing training programs, e-learning content, or data governance awareness initiatives. Strong analytical, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.